2017 Honda Fit reliability
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Honda Fit holds 42 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fit years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 42), then Engine (11) and Fuel and propulsion system (11). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 28,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 13,650 and 76,500 miles. Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.
The 2016 Fit has 120 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2018 has 116 complaints, 6 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2017 Honda Fit. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (42 total)
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Of the 11 complaints that include an odometer reading, the median is 28,500 miles. The middle half fall between 13,650 and 76,500 miles.
Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"The contact owns 2017 Honda Fit. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle hesitated. An independent mechanic was contacted. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be…"
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"Rattling noise coming from engine when starting engine cold"
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"When starting or stopping the engine with the push button, a mechanism makes a loud grinding noise."
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"Blue metallic paint has clear coat peeling and exposed base paint. Paint should last longer than 8 years, this is a manufacturing defect."
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"my wife's wedding finger was nearly amputated near the fingertip from our 2017 honda fit , it happened when she was getting out of the car and I was closing the electric windows on May 22 2025, luckily we had lots of…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2017 Honda Fit 5 HB FWD | 5 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars | 4 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Fit | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Front-wheel drive | 29 | 36 | 32 MPG | $2050 |
| Fit | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (AV-S7) | Front-wheel drive | 32 | 37 | 34 MPG | $1900 |
| Fit | 1.5L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 33 | 40 | 36 MPG | $1800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 23V-046 covers 2018-2020 Fit and 2019-2022 HR-V vehicles together: a design error in the audio display power circuit can keep the rearview camera image from appearing when the engine is started with a key, which fails Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 111 for rear visibility and reduces the driver's rear view while backing up. Dealers update the display audio unit software free of charge, and owner letters went out March 13, 2023. This recall was later superseded by NHTSA recall 24V-384: vehicles already repaired under 23V-046 need the new remedy completed, and Honda mailed those owner letters July 8, 2024. Separately, 25,367 2015-2016 Fit LX-trim vehicles built April 11, 2014 through July 2, 2015 and not equipped with a sunroof were recalled as NHTSA campaign 15V-697, because improperly manufactured rear grab handle brackets could puncture the side curtain air bags on deployment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Honda Fit reliable?
NHTSA's file on the 2017 Honda Fit holds 42 complaints after 10 years, a rate of 2 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Fit years here — under the median of the other years, which is 9. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2017 Honda Fit?
The complaints owners file most often name Electrical system (11 of 42), then Engine (11) and Fuel and propulsion system (11). Complaints that include an odometer have a median of 28,500 miles, and the middle half falls between 13,650 and 76,500 miles. Those filings include 1 that reports an injury.
Is the 2017 Honda Fit more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2016 Fit has 120 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2018 has 116 complaints, 6 per year. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2016. The 2017 has fewer complaints per year than the 2018.
Has the 2017 Honda Fit been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2017 Honda Fit.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2017 Honda Fit?
Owners have filed 42 complaints about the 2017 Honda Fit with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2017 Honda Fit get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2017 Honda Fit is 34 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What generation is my Honda Fit?
2012-2013 is the 2nd generation (facelift); 2015-2020 is the 3rd and final US generation. Honda skipped model year 2014 and discontinued the Fit in the US after 2020.
What oil does a Honda Fit take?
0W-20 on both generations tracked here; about 3.8 qt (2nd-gen facelift) or 3.5 qt (3rd gen) with filter.
Does the Honda Fit have a rearview camera recall?
Yes — 2018-2020 Fit models share recall 23V-046 with the 2019-2022 HR-V for a display power-circuit design error, and that recall was superseded by 24V-384, so a car repaired in 2023 still needs the newer remedy.